John Deere 60

1952GasolineTractor
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
4
Found
Known Issues
73
17 high severity
Auction Records
67
Avg €64,863
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Fuel TypeGasoline
CategoryTractor
Production Years1952+
Variants2 found

Safety Recalls

4 found
John Deere Recalls Attachment Kits for Compact Utility Tractor Brooms Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Attachment Kits for John Deere Brooms that are used with model 1023E, 1025R, and 2025R Compact Utility Tractors. The John Deere Attachment Kits were sold separately and have a label with BLV10795 printed on the box.

US
Safety recall — John Deere JD-6095MC (Japanese market, reference 1227400)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the exhaust pipe. Declared production window: 2016–2017.

Exhaust pipeJP
Safety recall — John Deere JD-6095RC (Japanese market, reference 1227400)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the exhaust pipe. Declared production window: 2016–2017.

Exhaust pipeJP
DEERE & COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN JOHN DEERE 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES, MODEL NUMBER 6081HFN04, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 2008. FAILURES CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ENGINE TURBOCHARGER. THE TURBINE OR COMPRESSOR WHEEL MAY FAIL, RESULTING IN SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND/OR AN OIL LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Known Issues

73 reported
17 high36 low20 medium
Engine overheating with new thermostat installed
high

6068T engine overheats when new OEM 180F thermostat installed, running 190-195F without load and reaching 209F during inspection. Runs cool without thermostat. Water pump, sensor, and cap already replaced. Radiator and coolant are clean.

cooling
Transmission clutch sensitivity and gear limitations
high

While running, clutch engagement is extremely narrow - only functional halfway between low and high positions. Engine dies if clutched too low or too high. Cannot shift beyond 2nd gear without issues. Indicates clutch or transmission control problem.

transmission
CA: John Deere Review by Elliot from Pembroke Pines, FL I am the owner of
high

I am the owner of a commercial lawn care company and I recently bought several John Deere zero turn mowers from their largest dealer in South Florida. I am not happy with these mowers. I have used Toro's for the past ten years and I will tell you that they are superior. One of the mowers burned up the engine after three hours of operation. We took it back and the dealer had the nerve to suggest th

engine
Blade/deck clutch won't engage
high

Blades and deck will not start. This is reported as a recent problem, suggesting possible clutch engagement failure or electrical issue with the PTO system.

pto
Oil in coolant system
high

Engine oil contaminating the coolant system. Oil cooler pressure tested good, cylinder head had minor warpage but no cracks and pressure tested good, head gasket showed no signs of leakage. Source of contamination between oil and coolant circuits undetermined.

cooling
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Market Value

Average
€64,863
Median
€67,860
Range:€78 €154,334
Avg Hours:5,434 hrs
Records:67 sales
Recent Sales
2013 · Ritchie Bros€101,200
6,819 hours
1992 · Ritchie Bros€73,600
1,404 hours
+65 more sales
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (040 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 5,434 hrs6,000
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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